Attack on the uncastled king: rook to h3 (g3·2)
c9-19737Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
13. Rxh3 Qg6 14. Nb3 O-O-O 15. exf4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h3 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- knight to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to f4 is the top choice (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qg6, then Nb3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #151.
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